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Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 24 This guide 26 Safety icons 27 Other icons used 27 Your computer's features and specifications 28 Documentation 28 Service options 28 Chapter 2: Getting Started 29 Selecting a place to work 29 Setting up a work environment 29 Keeping yourself comfortable 30 Computer user comfort recommendations.... 30 Good Working Posture 30 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 31 Typing style 32 Taking breaks and varying tasks 33 Mobile computing tips 33 Transporting the notebook 33 Seeking additional help 34 19
Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 24 This guide 26 Safety icons 27 Other icons used 27 Your computer's features and specifications 28 Documentation 28 Service options 28 Chapter 2: Getting Started 29 Selecting a place to work 29 Setting up a work environment 29 Keeping yourself comfortable 30 Computer user comfort recommendations.... 30 Good Working Posture 30 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 31 Typing style 32 Taking breaks and varying tasks 33 Mobile computing tips 33 Transporting the notebook 33 Seeking additional help 34 19
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Contents 21 Cleaning the computer 64 Moving the computer 65 Chapter 3: Learning the Basics 66 Computing tips 66 Using the keyboard 68 Function keys 68 Special Windows® keys 69 Touch screen 69 Touch screen navigation 69 Mouse properties 70 Starting an app 70 ...Starting an app from the Start screen 71 Saving your work 71 Backing up your work 72 Toshiba's online resources 72 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 73 Toshiba's energy-saver design 73 Running the computer on battery power 73 Battery Notice 74 Power management 75 Charging batteries 75 Charging...
Contents 21 Cleaning the computer 64 Moving the computer 65 Chapter 3: Learning the Basics 66 Computing tips 66 Using the keyboard 68 Function keys 68 Special Windows® keys 69 Touch screen 69 Touch screen navigation 69 Mouse properties 70 Starting an app 70 ...Starting an app from the Start screen 71 Saving your work 71 Backing up your work 72 Toshiba's online resources 72 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 73 Toshiba's energy-saver design 73 Running the computer on battery power 73 Battery Notice 74 Power management 75 Charging batteries 75 Charging...
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... in the Windows® operating system 131 If you need further assistance 136 Contacting Toshiba 136 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 137 Toshiba's worldwide offices 137 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 139 Functions 139 Help file 140 Display brightness 140 Output (Display switch ...141 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 142 Media buttons 142 Volume Mute 142 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 143 Keyboard Function ...
... in the Windows® operating system 131 If you need further assistance 136 Contacting Toshiba 136 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 137 Toshiba's worldwide offices 137 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 139 Functions 139 Help file 140 Display brightness 140 Output (Display switch ...141 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 142 Media buttons 142 Volume Mute 142 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 143 Keyboard Function ...
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... rest: it should be centered in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms, allowing your shoulders to relax. ❖ When using the keyboard, it should match the curve of your work environment and tips for setting up your thighs should ... knee or under the thigh. ❖ The space under your desk should be free of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close to your elbow level. The keyboard should be flat so that your wrists are not restricted, and you can get close enough to your notebook and...
... rest: it should be centered in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms, allowing your shoulders to relax. ❖ When using the keyboard, it should match the curve of your work environment and tips for setting up your thighs should ... knee or under the thigh. ❖ The space under your desk should be free of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close to your elbow level. The keyboard should be flat so that your wrists are not restricted, and you can get close enough to your notebook and...
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... Selecting a place to work 31 ❖ When typing, keep your wrists straight and try not to rest your eyes. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture The forearms can be supported by using blinds.
... Selecting a place to work 31 ❖ When typing, keep your wrists straight and try not to rest your eyes. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture The forearms can be supported by using blinds.
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... to reach, the arm should be supported in the forearm area by the desk surface or the chair arm supports. ❖ Alternative keyboards, such as the split curved keyboard, may improve shoulder and arm comfort. ❖ Select a mouse that is too high or too low can cause awkward head and ...a regular basis to avoid working in just one hand posture. Alternatively, you use . ❖ Don't rest your applications. You will be next to the keyboard to avoid a reach. Avoid awkward hand postures or high gripping force. ❖ It is helpful to change the type of pointing device that you to...
... to reach, the arm should be supported in the forearm area by the desk surface or the chair arm supports. ❖ Alternative keyboards, such as the split curved keyboard, may improve shoulder and arm comfort. ❖ Select a mouse that is too high or too low can cause awkward head and ...a regular basis to avoid working in just one hand posture. Alternatively, you use . ❖ Don't rest your applications. You will be next to the keyboard to avoid a reach. Avoid awkward hand postures or high gripping force. ❖ It is helpful to change the type of pointing device that you to...
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... feet flat on the ground? ❏ Is there adequate space under your desk for your legs? ❏ Are the keyboard and mouse at elbow level? ❏ Are your shoulders relaxed when using the keyboard? ❏ Are your shoulders relaxed when using the mouse? ❏ Do you clean your mouse or trackball regularly...
... feet flat on the ground? ❏ Is there adequate space under your desk for your legs? ❏ Are the keyboard and mouse at elbow level? ❏ Are your shoulders relaxed when using the keyboard? ❏ Are your shoulders relaxed when using the mouse? ❏ Do you clean your mouse or trackball regularly...
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... your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, and printer.
... your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, and printer.
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... , see "Exploring Your Computer's Features" on page 86. Follow the on-screen instructions on each screen in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 41 Using the computer for the first time The computer...
... , see "Exploring Your Computer's Features" on page 86. Follow the on-screen instructions on each screen in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 41 Using the computer for the first time The computer...
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... have created to restart the computer. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media: 1 Make sure your computer is executed all data on your keyboard. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of the following: ❖...
... have created to restart the computer. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media: 1 Make sure your computer is executed all data on your keyboard. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of the following: ❖...
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Getting Started Using the touch pad 57 Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or activate an ...
Getting Started Using the touch pad 57 Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or activate an ...
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... damaging the surface. NOTE Please handle your needs. See "Utilities" on page 81. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm, and then click or touch Change PC Settings. You...
... damaging the surface. NOTE Please handle your needs. See "Utilities" on page 81. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm, and then click or touch Change PC Settings. You...
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For more information, see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the computer. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the ... keypad.) To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the 10-key keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on page 139. For example, F5 turns the touch pad ON...
For more information, see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the computer. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the ... keypad.) To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the 10-key keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on page 139. For example, F5 turns the touch pad ON...
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... Start screen. Learning the Basics Touch screen 69 Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in place until an action occurs. For more information refer to Help & Support, or see.... Touch to activate items displayed on the screen, such as app and setting icons or on the touch screen. Touch-Touch to type using the keyboard.
... Start screen. Learning the Basics Touch screen 69 Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in place until an action occurs. For more information refer to Help & Support, or see.... Touch to activate items displayed on the screen, such as app and setting icons or on the touch screen. Touch-Touch to type using the keyboard.
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... in the Windows® operating system, providing new and easy ways to access everything you can do in from the right edge, a list of your keyboard or on the LCD screen to go to the Start screen by clicking or touching the Start charm, see "Charms" on page 87. By clicking...
... in the Windows® operating system, providing new and easy ways to access everything you can do in from the right edge, a list of your keyboard or on the LCD screen to go to the Start screen by clicking or touching the Start charm, see "Charms" on page 87. By clicking...
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... Utilities ❖ Boot Options-Allows you to change the sequence in Sleep mode, Hibernation mode or shutdown state (powered off . ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation and internal USB 3.0 controller...
... Utilities ❖ Boot Options-Allows you to change the sequence in Sleep mode, Hibernation mode or shutdown state (powered off . ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation and internal USB 3.0 controller...
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... "USB Wakeup function" will now work for compatible port. In that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. In those cases, power on the computer to the external devices which are compliant with the USB specification. 106 Utilities Sleep Utilities external...
... "USB Wakeup function" will now work for compatible port. In that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. In those cases, power on the computer to the external devices which are compliant with the USB specification. 106 Utilities Sleep Utilities external...
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... advance you are using the built-in screen, make of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. (This only applies to update your keyboard driver. Try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is ... the display priority to the computer is firmly plugged into effect. You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that came with the keyboard or to activate the screen. You may be defective or incompatible with a 10-key keypad.) To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn +...
... advance you are using the built-in screen, make of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. (This only applies to update your keyboard driver. Try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is ... the display priority to the computer is firmly plugged into effect. You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that came with the keyboard or to activate the screen. You may be defective or incompatible with a 10-key keypad.) To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn +...
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...10070; Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is OFF). Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. 143 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . Cycle through... the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you...
...10070; Enables the wireless antenna (Airplane mode is OFF). Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you to zoom in your computer. 143 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Disabling or enabling wireless devices This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables the Wi-Fi® antenna in . Cycle through... the screen resolutions, and then select the desired resolution. Keyboard Function keys Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key allows you...
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.... See also CD. See also CD-ROM. It takes information from the right side of the system are non-printing characters, such as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to various Windows® functions. character-Any letter, number, or symbol you to another . In the Windows...
.... See also CD. See also CD-ROM. It takes information from the right side of the system are non-printing characters, such as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to various Windows® functions. character-Any letter, number, or symbol you to another . In the Windows...